Freshman Ashley Kirby breaks school record in 100-yard breaststroke at 2024 Atlantic Sun Swimming Championships
North Florida's Ashley Kirby broke the school record for the 100-yard breaststroke at the 2024 Atlantic Sun Championships, while teammate Victoria Torres also performed impressively with two top-ten program times. The team overall saw personal bests and top-ten program times achieved, bringing a successful day three to a close.
The Big PictureThe impressive performance by North Florida's women's swimming team at the 2024 Atlantic Sun Championships with record-breaking achievements and strong individual showings.
By the Numbers- Ashley Kirby set a new school record by finishing the 100-yard breaststroke in 1:02.85
- Victoria Torres achieved the fourth fastest time in program history in the morning prelims with a time of 1:03.59 and the second fastest in the evening finals with 1:03.17
- Multiple personal bests were achieved by the swimmers
- The 800-yard freestyle relay team secured fifth place with a combined time of 7:32.05
- Coach Ian Coffey praised the team's performance and looked forward to the upcoming events on day four
The North Florida team will compete in day four of the Atlantic Sun Championships, featuring the 100-yard freestyle, 200-yard backstroke, 200-yard breaststroke, 1,650-yard freestyle, and the 400-yard freestyle relay.
Bottom LineNorth Florida's women's swimming team excelled on day three of the championships with record-breaking feats and strong individual performances, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion in the following events.
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